Safeguarding Lead Training for Children and Vulnerable Adults
Our online Safeguarding Lead Training for Children and Vulnerable Adults course is written for the Safeguarding Lead and Deputy (sometimes called the DSL) whose role covers both children and adults at risk.
This course builds on introductory safeguarding training, covering safer recruitment, handling allegations, and how to make and follow up a referral to statutory agencies, plus scenario-based practice.
Complete it at your own pace in around 2-3 hours, then pass the final assessment to receive your certificate, valid for 2 years.

Per learner. Bulk discounts from 10 learners.
Price per learner £40.00
Total £40.00
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Regional contentEngland, Scotland, Wales, NITraining more than one lead?
Our learning management system lets you add colleagues to your account, monitor their progress and hold certificates centrally.


Per learner. Bulk discounts from 10 learners.
Price per learner £40.00
Total £40.00
VAT applied at checkout. View pricing table for details.
4.77 / 5
OVERVIEW
About this safeguarding lead course for children and adults at risk
Safeguarding Lead Training for Children and Vulnerable Adults is written for the Safeguarding Lead and Deputy who need training that covers both children and adults at risk. It builds on introductory safeguarding knowledge, covering safer recruitment, handling allegations, making referrals to statutory agencies, and supporting your organisation's wider safeguarding practice.
KEY FEATURES
Built for leads working across children and adult safeguarding
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Around 2-3 hours to complete
In-depth training for anyone taking the lead on safeguarding across both children and adults at risk.
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Covers making referrals
A dedicated module on referring concerns to statutory agencies and what happens next.
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Covers safer recruitment and allegations
Includes handling allegations against staff and the safer recruitment process.
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Covers all four UK nations
Legislation and guidance for England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland, for both children and adults.
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Upon successful completion of the course
Score 80% or more in the final assessment to receive your certificate, valid for 2 years.
DETAILS / BENEFITS
Why safeguarding leads choose this course
- Instant access to courses
- Takes around 2-3 hours to complete
- Courses can be taken 24/7 online or on mobile devices
- Less expensive than face-to-face training
- No need to take time out of work to undertake training
- No requirements for minimum or maximum group sizes
- Your personalised certificate is emailed automatically after you pass
- Organisation administrators can hold certificates centrally
- Track learner progress and completion through the learning management system
- Automated reminders when training is due for renewal
- Courses can be stopped and restarted at any point
- Course notes and resources available for the duration of certification
- Friendly, UK-based customer support centre in case you have any queries
- Regularly updated to meet legislation changes
- Written specifically for the Safeguarding Lead role, covering both children and adults at risk
COURSE CONTENT
What's included in the Safeguarding Lead Training for Children and Vulnerable Adults course
11 modules · Around 2-3 hours · Final assessment included

CERTIFICATION
A personalised certificate upon completion
Once you have passed your final assessment, your personalised Safeguarding Lead Training for Children and Vulnerable Adults certificate will be emailed to you automatically.
- Individual, personalised certificate
- Emailed automatically when you pass
- Fully CPD Accredited
- Valid for 2 years

TRAINING A TEAM
Buy in bulk and track completion
Purchasing Safeguarding Lead Training for Children and Vulnerable Adults courses in bulk allows you to save. You’ll also gain access to our learning management system, allowing you to manage learners, monitor progress and hold certificates centrally.
Learners
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1–9
£40.00
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10+
£36.00
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20+
£34.00
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50+
£32.00
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75+
£30.00
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100+
£28.00
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